Goals from Ricardo Fuller and James Beattie - his sixth in 10 games since moving to Stoke - sent the Baggies nearer to relegation.

Pulis said: "Every game is going to be important. This was going to be difficult for us, a local derby, and with West Brom desperate for the result as well - so it was an important result.

"But we have got to keep our feet on the ground. There is still a way to go yet.

"We've won a game, the next one is Newcastle which is a massive game, and we will try and get the best result we can and then move on.

"There is certainly no complacency at this football club."

Pulis added: "The monkey is off our back with the way win. I am very pleased we have done it with the fans not having to travel too far from home because they will have a great night tonight.

"It has been disappointing that we haven't had the win until now but we have played very well away from home. We just haven't got the results we deserved.

"But this is all new territory and new experiences and the players have to glean things from that. We've got to try and build on this if we can."

Pulis pinpoints the honest and committed approach of his players as a key factor in Stoke's battle for survival.

He said: "As a manager, I've never worked with the money other clubs have had, but I've always had a very honest team - and these lads are the same.

"I don't like spivs around the place. I like honest people who will turn up in the week and on Saturdays and give their best.

"Whether they are short in certain areas, I'll take that but the teams I've always put together are always honest and hard-working."

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray admits his side now have a mountain to climb if they are to beat the drop but will not throw in the towel.

He said: "This is a huge disappointment. We talked about having two big home games against Bolton and Stoke and we have taken one point.

"It makes life very difficult for us. To give Stoke a goal start after two minutes is the scenario we didn't want.

"We talked about getting the first goal and trying to drag them out and create more space and to give them a goal after two minutes played into their hands.

"You've got to give them great credit. They defended very well and even at the death they were still throwing their bodies in the way and blocking things.

"Ultimately we weren't good enough today and didn't get the result and Stoke came and did the job."

Mowbray added: "No-one at our club is going to capitulate and we have got seven games to play.

"There is less expectation about the games on the road. They might be able to go and get some results. Let's wait and see.

"I don't think today is a day for losing tempers. I wouldn't accuse them of lack of effort or determination.

"We got hurt today by what we've been hurt by all season really, poor goals and poor defending."